UMIDS 2027 - international exhibition of furniture, interior items, materials, components and equipment for furniture and woodworking production

UMIDS is the largest international furniture industry exhibition in Southern Russia, bringing together furniture manufacturers, suppliers of materials and components, woodworking companies, dealers, interior designers, and furniture retailers. For nearly three decades, the event has remained the region’s leading professional platform, where companies showcase new collections, establish business partnerships, and discuss the latest trends shaping the furniture market.

Thanks to its strategic location, the exhibition attracts professionals not only from the Southern Federal District but also from the North Caucasus, Crimea, Russia’s new regions, as well as the Central and Volga Federal Districts and Siberia, providing exhibitors with access to one of the country’s most active professional audiences.

Exhibition covering the entire furniture industry

The UMIDS exhibition brings together all major segments of the furniture industry, from finished furniture and interior products to materials, components, equipment, and technologies required for furniture manufacturing.

The exhibition features:

• finished furniture across various categories;
• interior products and decorative items;
• upholstery fabrics, leather, and other covering materials;
• furniture fittings, components, and systems;
• materials for furniture manufacturing;
• machinery, tools, and equipment for furniture and woodworking production;
• technologies, software solutions, and automation for furniture manufacturing;
• consumables and related products for the furniture industry.

Business development opportunities

UMIDS is one of the leading business platforms for the furniture industry in Southern Russia, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, trading companies, and industry professionals. The exhibition provides opportunities to find new business partners, showcase products and technologies, exchange professional expertise, and analyze current market trends and industry demands.

For many exhibitors, the event serves as an effective tool for strengthening their regional market position, expanding sales geography, and entering new markets. The high concentration of industry professionals creates excellent opportunities for building long-term business relationships, developing partnerships, and launching joint projects.

Why companies exhibit at UMIDS

Participation in UMIDS enables manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors to achieve a wide range of commercial objectives within a single event—from attracting new customers to strengthening existing partnerships and promoting products in the market.

Exhibitors have the opportunity to:

• showcase new collections, products, and technologies to a professional audience;
• hold business meetings with dealers, trading companies, furniture manufacturers, and other potential partners;
• find new customers, distributors, and suppliers;
• strengthen brand awareness among furniture industry professionals;
• analyze competitors, market trends, and the needs of the professional community;
• expand cooperation with existing customers and business partners.

The exhibition’s effectiveness is supported by the high quality of its audience: more than 73% of visitors are target professionals from the furniture industry, while 94% influence or make purchasing decisions. This enables exhibitors to hold negotiations with prospective clients and partners, generate new business opportunities, and achieve tangible commercial results.

Design Arena

Design Arena is a special UMIDS project and a key destination for interior designers, architects, procurement specialists, furniture manufacturers, and suppliers of interior solutions.

In 2026, the project was significantly expanded across 1,300 m², featuring a Trend Zone, exhibition stands by interior solution suppliers, an art gallery, as well as lecture and workshop spaces. The new format became one of the exhibition’s highlights, attracting a broader professional audience and creating additional opportunities for collaboration between the furniture and interior design industries.

In 2027, Design Arena will continue bringing together the professional community, showcasing current trends and innovative solutions for residential and commercial interiors.

Who visits the exhibition

UMIDS is focused exclusively on professionals from the furniture industry. The exhibition is attended by executives and specialists representing every segment of the furniture business—from manufacturing and material supply to retail, interior design, and project furnishing.

Visitors include:

• executives, engineers, technologists, procurement managers, and supply specialists from furniture and woodworking companies;
• owners, executives, commercial directors, and procurement specialists from furniture retail chains, furniture stores, and interior showrooms;
• executives and specialists from companies supplying furniture fittings, components, machinery, and tools;
• interior designers, decorators, architects, and project furnishing specialists;
• representatives of the hospitality industry responsible for furnishing hotels, restaurants, and other commercial spaces.

UMIDS in numbers

According to the results of the 2026 edition:

• more than 340 exhibiting companies;
• over 14,000 professional visitors;
• 94% of visitors influence purchasing decisions;
• 53% of visitors do not attend other exhibitions of a similar profile;
• thousands of business meetings and negotiations held over four exhibition days.

UMIDS 2027 will once again become the meeting place for the professional furniture industry community, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers, designers, and trade representatives to develop business, exchange expertise, and showcase new products and technologies.